Young, deprived women are more at risk of testing positive for Chlamydia trachomatis: Results from a cross-sectional multicentre study in French health examination centres

Individual deprivation was significantly associated with having a CT infection among women. The feasibility of CT screening in HECs was demonstrated, with a high acceptance, and led to the implementation of CT screening in all HECs. Promoting access to CT screening to deprived population might contribute to reduce social inequalities in health.